Member of Youth Parliament (MYP)
What is an Member of Youth Parliament?
MYP stands for Member of Youth Parliament. As you may or may not know there is a UK Youth Parliament just like the National Parliament. The UK Youth Parliament is made up of MYP’s from each borough in the country.
An MYP is annually elected by the representatives of the Youth Council, who are elected through their school and/or youth club. To stand for MYP, you must be an elected representative of KYC.
The MYP is Georgia Bell.
Being the MYP
Duration: the post of MYP lasts for 1 year.
Money: You get none for being an MYP, but you will get some expenses paid for.
Involves:
- Meeting other young people and work directly with them in groups and on an individual basis.
- Representing the views of the young people in Kingston.
- Encouraging young people to speak out and work together co-operatively.
- Encouraging and supporting young people to make decisions and develop their own identity.
- Encouraging equal opportunities.
- Raising issues locally and nationally.
- Meeting MPs and working with the UK Youth Parliament.
- Making sure that young people have a voice.
If elected, you will need to:
- Attend the annual UK Youth Parliament debate at the House of Commons.
- Be committed to promoting the voice of young people by attending at least 12 meetings over the next year.
- Update your record of achievement.
- Chair the Kingston Youth Council.
You have to:
- Be aged 11-18.
- Live or be in full time education in the Royal Borough of Kingston.